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Chery South Africa conducts feasibility study on establishing a local plant
9th July 2025 By: Irma Venter

Chinese importer Chery South Africa (SA) is in the midst of a feasibility study to determine if it will establish an assembly plant in the country. “Given Chery’s rapid growth in the South African... 


Third of chip production could face copper supply disruptions by 2035, PwC report says
8th July 2025 By: Reuters

Some 32% of global semiconductor production could face climate change related copper supply disruptions by 2035, quadrupling from today's levels, advisory firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) said in... 


Creecy reveals targets, highlights progress on transport sector turnaround
7th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has outlined six targets that will guide the Department of Transport’s (DoT’s) work over the next few years to transform the passenger, freight, and aviation... 


Hudaco CEO pleased with company’s turnover amid ‘tough’ operating environment
4th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

Although JSE-listed industrial and automotive parts distributor Hudaco endured a difficult six months to May 31, CEO Graham Dunford is pleased that the company managed to achieve a turnover of... 


Chery South Africa to expand line-up with new Lepas sub-brand in 2026
4th July 2025 By: Irma Venter

Chery South Africa will launch a new sub-brand in South Africa next year – Lepas. The Chinese importer says the new marquee will “introduce a fresh perspective on what a premium sports-utility... 


BMW Group gears for next phase of premium e-mobility excellence
4th July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

As the world experiences accelerated change in technology and consumer preferences, the South African automotive industry has to embrace profound transformation to maintain its heritage of... 


Auto sector facing decline as SA’s infrastructure decay comes home to roost – Barnes
3rd July 2025 By: Irma Venter

The fundamental challenge many vehicle assembly operations in South Africa currently face is that their operations are becoming less vital to the success of their parent companies. This is linked... 


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Components & Aftermarket

Third of chip production could face copper supply disruptions by 2035, PwC report says
8th July 2025 By: Reuters

Some 32% of global semiconductor production could face climate change related copper supply disruptions by 2035, quadrupling from today's levels, advisory firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) said in... 


Hudaco CEO pleased with company’s turnover amid ‘tough’ operating environment
4th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

Although JSE-listed industrial and automotive parts distributor Hudaco endured a difficult six months to May 31, CEO Graham Dunford is pleased that the company managed to achieve a turnover of... 


Auto sector facing decline as SA’s infrastructure decay comes home to roost – Barnes
3rd July 2025 By: Irma Venter

The fundamental challenge many vehicle assembly operations in South Africa currently face is that their operations are becoming less vital to the success of their parent companies. This is linked... 


South Africa reiterates call for extension of 90-day reciprocal tariff pause while US finalises trade matters ‘template’ for Africa
1st July 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The South African government has confirmed that it has reiterated its request for an extension of a prevailing 90-day pause on the imposition of reciprocal tariffs of 31% on South African exports... 


Assembly plant volume cuts happening more often, says Naacam as Merc suspends production
1st July 2025 By: Irma Venter

National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (Naacam) CEO Renai Moothilal says production plant volume cuts have become all too common in South Africa’s vehicle assembly... 


Babcock, Volvo showcase new gen machines to Southern African market
30th June 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Engineering and plant services provider Babcock and machine industry company Volvo Construction Equipment (CE) on June 26 launched the new generation of Volvo articulated haulers and excavators to... 


Goodyear plant closure comes on the back of “massive pressure” build-up – NMB Business Chamber
27th June 2025 By: Irma Venter

Goodyear South Africa (SA) has initiated a Section 189A process, related to a restructuring process that includes the tyre manufacturer’s operations in Kariega. The Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB)... 


New Technology

BMW Group gears for next phase of premium e-mobility excellence
4th July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

As the world experiences accelerated change in technology and consumer preferences, the South African automotive industry has to embrace profound transformation to maintain its heritage of... 


Auto sector facing decline as SA’s infrastructure decay comes home to roost – Barnes
3rd July 2025 By: Irma Venter

The fundamental challenge many vehicle assembly operations in South Africa currently face is that their operations are becoming less vital to the success of their parent companies. This is linked... 


SQM Lithium Ventures invests $3m in electric cargo bike developer
2nd July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

SQM Lithium Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of SQM International Lithium, has announced its investment of $3-million in Vok Bikes, an Estonia-based startup developing next-generation... 


Assembly plant volume cuts happening more often, says Naacam as Merc suspends production
1st July 2025 By: Irma Venter

National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (Naacam) CEO Renai Moothilal says production plant volume cuts have become all too common in South Africa’s vehicle assembly... 


Babcock, Volvo showcase new gen machines to Southern African market
30th June 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Engineering and plant services provider Babcock and machine industry company Volvo Construction Equipment (CE) on June 26 launched the new generation of Volvo articulated haulers and excavators to... 


Membranes enhance hydrogen production
27th June 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

The adoption of gas separation membranes and hybrid systems – such as with pressure swing adsorption (PSA) and cryogenic technology implementation – for applications to help enhance hydrogen... 


SA auto industry facing volatile and uncertain global trading outlook
27th June 2025 By: Irma Venter

naamsa | The Automotive Business Council describes 2024 as “a taxing year” in its newly released Automotive Trade Manual 2025. The combined export value of vehicles and automotive components from... 


Passenger Cars, Bakkies & Vans

Chery South Africa to expand line-up with new Lepas sub-brand in 2026
4th July 2025 By: Irma Venter

Chery South Africa will launch a new sub-brand in South Africa next year – Lepas. The Chinese importer says the new marquee will “introduce a fresh perspective on what a premium sports-utility... 


BMW Group gears for next phase of premium e-mobility excellence
4th July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

As the world experiences accelerated change in technology and consumer preferences, the South African automotive industry has to embrace profound transformation to maintain its heritage of... 


Auto sector facing decline as SA’s infrastructure decay comes home to roost – Barnes
3rd July 2025 By: Irma Venter

The fundamental challenge many vehicle assembly operations in South Africa currently face is that their operations are becoming less vital to the success of their parent companies. This is linked... 


June new-vehicle sales jump by 18.7%, imports soaring – naamsa
1st July 2025 By: Irma Venter

June new-vehicle sales, at 47 294 units, were up 18.7% compared with the same month last year, “reflecting a sustained and broad-based recovery in consumer and fleet demand”, says naamsa | The... 


South Africa reiterates call for extension of 90-day reciprocal tariff pause while US finalises trade matters ‘template’ for Africa
1st July 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The South African government has confirmed that it has reiterated its request for an extension of a prevailing 90-day pause on the imposition of reciprocal tariffs of 31% on South African exports... 


Assembly plant volume cuts happening more often, says Naacam as Merc suspends production
1st July 2025 By: Irma Venter

National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (Naacam) CEO Renai Moothilal says production plant volume cuts have become all too common in South Africa’s vehicle assembly... 


SA auto industry facing volatile and uncertain global trading outlook
27th June 2025 By: Irma Venter

naamsa | The Automotive Business Council describes 2024 as “a taxing year” in its newly released Automotive Trade Manual 2025. The combined export value of vehicles and automotive components from... 


Truck & Bus

June new-vehicle sales jump by 18.7%, imports soaring – naamsa
1st July 2025 By: Irma Venter

June new-vehicle sales, at 47 294 units, were up 18.7% compared with the same month last year, “reflecting a sustained and broad-based recovery in consumer and fleet demand”, says naamsa | The... 


Deal signed on global Fuso-Hino merger, operations to start in April next year
27th June 2025 By: Irma Venter

Daimler Truck and Toyota Motor Corporation have signed an agreement to integrate Mitsubishi Fuso and Hino truck companies on an equal footing. Daimler Truck is Fuso’s parent company, and Toyota is... 


SA auto industry facing volatile and uncertain global trading outlook
27th June 2025 By: Irma Venter

naamsa | The Automotive Business Council describes 2024 as “a taxing year” in its newly released Automotive Trade Manual 2025. The combined export value of vehicles and automotive components from... 


Bell Equipment appoints two new independent nonexec directors
23rd June 2025 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed original-equipment manufacturer Bell Equipment has appointed two independent nonexecutive directors - Shane Fitzpatrick (with effect from July 1) and Harish Ramsumer (with effect from... 


Electric truck take-off requires two concessions from govt, says Volvo Trucks South Africa MD
20th June 2025 By: Irma Venter

South African truck assemblers are lobbying for two concessions from government as the world increasingly moves to electric mobility, says Volvo Trucks South Africa (Volvo Trucks SA) MD Waldemar... 


Auto policy roll-out, affordable mobility top list of priorities for new AAAM CEO
20th June 2025 By: Irma Venter

The African Association of Automotive Manufacturers’ (AAAM’s) new CEO, Victoria Backhaus-Jerling, says she has four main priorities for her tenure at the industry body. Before her appointment on... 


Transport sector shows signs of stabilisation amid ongoing structural challenges – index
13th June 2025 By: Darren Parker

After declining for eight consecutive months to reach a revised index level of 113.5 in January, the lowest level since December 2022, the Ctrack Transport and Freight Index (TFI) increased in each... 


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